Mesilla Elementary vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesilla Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
Valley View Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Mesilla Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | Valley View Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 416 | #286 of 416 |
| National rank | #45534 of 50,301 | #46352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 324 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesilla Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 17.5).
- •Mesilla Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Mesilla Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.6).
- •Valley View Elementary is the larger school with 343 students compared with 324.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mesilla Elementary better than Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mesilla Elementary ranks higher (18.9 vs 17.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mesilla Elementary and Valley View Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesilla Elementary: 324. Valley View Elementary: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesilla Elementary and Valley View Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Mesilla Elementary is 259th of 416 and Valley View Elementary is 286th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).